Feb 28th-29th

February is a fascinating month to me! Why is it the shortest month? Every four years an extra day is added on (leap year)! Since I was a child, February 28th is a magical day to me!

I have an idea for a book series based on Feb 28th and 29th. I haven't fleshed out the details but its something I will get to someday. Happy Birthday to those of you who were born on this day! Happy Birthday to those you were born on the 29th and celebrate it today (or March 1st)! It must be a trip for you guys! Or is it a burden, problem or source of sadness?

I know its not the same thing, but I have a birthday on Mothers day. Its Mexican Mothers Day every year. Other than that my birthday falls on the day before or day after and about every 5 years it falls on the day! I have to share my birthday with all the mothers of the world! LOL  I mean I love mothers but I want a day that is my own! On my 40th birthday, my mom and I had to negotiate how we were going to celebrate both! LOL!

Enjoy today and Happy March folks!!! Spring is around the corner!!!

Thursday's Tip: Get Rid of Excuses!

I am going to say something that may be a tad bit harsh. This is something that I realized after years of looking for motivation. It is the truth that many folks don't want to hear.

If you want to achieve anything, YOU have to be your OWN motivation! Anything else is really just an excuse! 

Don't get me wrong, for some people it is a great way to be held accountable. For others it is the companionship. And I like to be with other like minded people. But ULTIMATELY it is up to YOU!

I hear things like, "But my husband doesn't..." "No one in my house wants to eat healthy" "No one will go with me to the..." I am NOT saying that there aren't OBSTACLES to the path of success. I am not admitted that it can be HARDER when your partner, or household isn't on the same page. It can be TOUGH when you are alone and you are trying to make change happen.  So you have to really, really, really be honest and know that stuff and then WANT to really go for what you want NO MATTER the situation.

You are a mother of four. You can make them one dinner and make yourself another kind of meal. You can't find anyone to go with the gym. Still GO! And look at all the people there for inspiration. They are working towards their goals too.
Your husband doesn't want to work out, still workout! That is HIS stuff.

If there is something that you want and it requires ongoing attention, then you are going to have to work for it. And you may have to go it alone...

The Wednesday Tip: Afterbuzz TV

AfterBuzz TV is an online broadcast network that specializes in after-show podcasts for a wide range of television series such as American Horror Story, Mad Men, American Idol, Boardwalk Empire and The Vampire Diaries.

With over 20 million weekly downloads from over 200 countries, AfterBuzz TV is an online broadcast network created by E! host Maria Menounos and producer Keven Undergaro. Nicknamed the 'after-show' network, when viewers finish watching episodes of their favorite shows, they can go to afterbuzztv.com to watch or listen to a post-game 'after-show' for that series. On each AfterBuzz TV after-show an eclectic and knowledgeable mix of celebrities, personalities and industry professionals break down that night’s episode, take calls from fans and interview guests. The network produces over 60 after-shows per week. The network also produces "Spotlight On", an in depth, long-form interview series with stars and show runners.

One in particular I love is for Days of Our Lives. I am a guest co-host on occasion. Its a lot of fun. Tune in!!!

Here is the one I did last Sunday:

A Tuesday Tip

I believe that before you can organize your space, you have to really want it and want to KEEP it organized after the initial work.

To organize it once and then let it go is a waste of everybody's time!

You have to make TWO commitments.

One: The commitment to organize.

Two: The commitment to maintain the organization.

When You can honestly make those two commitments, you will be able to begin the process.

A Monday Tip

Everything starts with our minds.

Change will happen whether you like it or not. How you adapt to it and work with it are the important factors. And it all starts with our minds.

I invite each of you to stand in front of a mirror and say FIVE times:

I welcome change in my life.

I believe in saying it into existence.

I invite you to say it every morning for a week.

Maybe you will start to believe it,

A Tip On How To Answer The Interview Question: Why Were You Fired? or Have You Ever Been Fired?

Everything is in the words. How YOU say something can determine the outcome of a situation. Some of us have been fired from jobs. If you work long enough, then you will have had many different job situations. Sometimes it is because the company closed, or moved, or downsized. Those answers are straight forward. But what if it is for "other" reasons.

Be careful in your wording and tone. You want to sound positive about the experience, even if it wasn't. You want to sound like it stopped being a "good fit" for both you and your employer. You CAN take a poor situation and turn it around to sound like a learning experience. For example: "Yes I was fired. When we talked, I realized they were right that I wasn't a good fit there anymore. I learned a lot from that job and decided to look for a job that is better suited for me."

The bottom line is no more the reason you were fired that you DON'T sound bitter. You want to sound like you evolved from that situation and you ARE the right person for the job.

A Song That Always Puts Me In A Good Mood!

1989's "Back TO Life" by British artists Soul II Soul ALWAYS puts me in a good mood. Its a positive message song. The beat is up and moves you. It's a classic that still holds up today!!